AKM or the AK-47?

[thedogfoodyayho 295]

AK-47. 

The game is set in Russia. It's the most iconic Russian weapon and also the most iconic weapon in existence. It's the most widely known assault rifle on planet earth. I think it's a bit weird that it wasn't the first rifle they put in the game, personally. It doesn't make sense that AK's are not in the game as it stands.

"Of all the weapons in the vast soviet arsenal, nothing was more profitable than Avtomat Kalashnikova model of 1947. More commonly known as the AK-47, or Kalashnikov. It's the world's most popular assault rifle. A weapon all fighters love. An elegantly simple 9 pound amalgamation of forged steel and plywood. It doesn't break, jam, or overheat. It'll shoot whether it's covered in mud or filled with sand. It's so easy, even a child can use it; and they do. The Soviets put the gun on a coin. Mozambique put it on their flag. Since the end of the Cold War, the Kalashnikov has become the Russian people's greatest export. After that comes vodka, caviar, and suicidal novelists. One thing is for sure, no one was lining up to buy their cars."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_assault_rifles

Sure, but renember, almost all of Russia's 7.62 AKs were AKMs, falsely called AK-47s.

[thedogfoodyayho 295]

For all who don't know - The AKM is a slightly upgraded AK-47, which is more reliable, cheaper to produce, ect. All the "AK-47s" in CoD have been AKMs. Many, many more AKMs have been produced than Ak-47s.

[-Gews- 7443]

Well like I put before, it appears they are going with the more prolific AKM:

 

 

This is a good thing.

[theswedishcathead 59]

Well like I put before, it appears they are going with the more prolific AKM:

 

 

This is a good thing.

Both verisons of the AK should be added in some point of the game.

[AP_Norris 1018]

Both verisons of the AK should be added in some point of the game.

Would prefer every type of gun model be added, and then they start visiting older/ newer weapon models.

But for a gun that has almost no largely recognisable difference than the name, visiting the model to remove a fire selector/ whatever the hell is actually different would be a waste of time in comparison to starting up a fresh model and getting some real variety through the veins of this game.

[dallas 5195]

AKS-74U hello sexy!

[Daemonkid 493]

AKS-74U hello sexy!

Dis.

[woots 82]

AKM should have been in the game before the M4

[thedogfoodyayho 295]

Both verisons of the AK should be added in some point of the game.

The only difference (Internally) is the Stamped Receiver in the AKM, but there are many smaller variations, making it simpler to produce and use, and more reliable. In game, you won't notice much different besides looks, which is a stupid reason to add a '47. Besides, the AKM was the only standard M43 AK in Arma, but there was an AKS, which could have been the Aks-47 or AKMS.

 

Would prefer every type of gun model be added, and then they start visiting older/ newer weapon models.

But for a gun that has almost no largely recognisable difference than the name, visiting the model to remove a fire selector/ whatever the hell is actually different would be a waste of time in comparison to starting up a fresh model and getting some real variety through the veins of this game.

Yes.

[iBane 381]

AK-74

[taco86 156]

AKM, and of course the ak-74 should be mandatory additions imo...

 

I'd also very much like to see the Yugoslavian M92.  Old school, or modernized, I don't really care.

 

 

[Chaingunfighter 917]

Both verisons of the AK should be added in some point of the game.

They should have every gun in existence at some point, but that's an unrealistic expectation.

If they ever do an original AK model it needs to be last (yes, after more western/exotic weapons), because it has hardly any difference over the AKM. I can imagine that art and modeling department guys would probably hate doing (essentially) the gun thing twice.

[agouti 105]

AK-47 is the incorrect name, it would just be called AK.

AKM makes more sense, and The AK has nothing over the AKM.

I just do not understand why people want the AK.

So the guns feel older? Original AK guns are probably almost collectors type stuff.

Most you will find will probably be Chinese copies.

 

He is correct, please read! The AK-47 is the name of the prototype, the designation is simply AK. The AK differs from the AKM in that the AK has a birdcage flashhider and a milled receiver, compared to the AKM's slant brake and stamped receiver.The AK tends to be slightly more accurate, shaving down an inch or two in MOA. (whoop de doo) (probably due to the heavier,stiffer, and MORE EXPENSIVE receiver). With both models, you can simply press in the little dimple, unscrew the muzzle piece and attach either the slant brake or the flashhider. Personally, I'd like to see the AK-74 style compensator which is effective at reducing muzzle climb. (the real deal, not the crappy american knock-offs without the proper expansion chamber which are ineffective). There are military grade versions of this in .30 cal, but they're like 80 bucks. Bulgarian I think. A welcome addition to any AK. However, these should wreck havoc on NVG.

 

Now repeat after me: AK, not AK-47, AK, not Ak-47. 

 

The AK is still fairly common, but nowhere near the AKM. The final game would be awesome if it included both.

Edited February 28, 2014 by agouti

[DemonGroover 8836]

The AKM was my favourite gun in the Mod.

[antonioajc 500]

AKM because it's the newest. AK-47s should be rare due to their age. AK-74 should also be added, for variety you know?

Edited February 28, 2014 by AntonioAJC

[Mullraugh 1151]

AKM and AK-47 are pretty much the exact same thing. I believe you meant AK-74, not 47.

Only difference is that the AKM was made in 1950 purely to upgrade the AK-47 so it could be manufactured easier in mass-quantities.

 

Personally I like the 74. As should everyone else In my opinion. After all, the AK-74 is a newer version of the AKM (AK-47).

 

But hey! why are we choosing? They're both Kalashnikovs! AKs are the greatest firearms invented by man, and probably will be long into the future. No need to choose between one or the other, they're both amazing.

Edited February 28, 2014 by mullraugh

[agouti 105]

They meant the AK or the AKM. As said earlier, the AK-47 is the name of the prototype, which for some reason, stuck with Americans. The Ak-74 (and AK-74M) fire the 5.45x39 round instead of the M43 round (7.62x39). The AK-74M has a nifty side-folding stock that is shaped like the regular non-folding AK-74 stock and few other minor differences. Please stop calling the AK the AK-47.

[theswedishcathead 59]

They meant the AK or the AKM. As said earlier, the AK-47 is the name of the prototype, which for some reason, stuck with Americans. The Ak-74 (and AK-74M) fire the 5.45x39 round instead of the M43 round (7.62x39). The AK-74M has a nifty side-folding stock that is shaped like the regular non-folding AK-74 stock and few other minor differences. Please stop calling the AK the AK-47.

The AK-47 still exist... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AK-47

[theswedishcathead 59]

Would prefer every type of gun model be added, and then they start visiting older/ newer weapon models.

But for a gun that has almost no largely recognisable difference than the name, visiting the model to remove a fire selector/ whatever the hell is actually different would be a waste of time in comparison to starting up a fresh model and getting some real variety through the veins of this game.

It wouldn't snice theres not much of a difference making two verisons is going to be easy they can still use both models.

[Chaingunfighter 917]

They meant the AK or the AKM. As said earlier, the AK-47 is the name of the prototype, which for some reason, stuck with Americans. The Ak-74 (and AK-74M) fire the 5.45x39 round instead of the M43 round (7.62x39). The AK-74M has a nifty side-folding stock that is shaped like the regular non-folding AK-74 stock and few other minor differences. Please stop calling the AK the AK-47.

The 74M is essentially a polymer AKS-74 with a full stock (That can be folded)

[liquidcactus 719]

Shit man gimme any AK and ill be happy.. like the chap above stated.. would have thought that weapon would have been in the game before M4 carbine

[SpudGun (DayZ) 13]

like the chap above stated.. would have thought that weapon would have been in the game before M4 carbine

Yep, or even the AN94